ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) — Depart

Greek word study: ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi), Strong's G868. to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.

GreekStrong's G868
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc.

Word study
Derivation: from G575 (ἀπό) and G2476 (ἵστημι);

KJV translation words: depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self

Where this word appears

Strong's G868 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:37 and last appears in Hebrews 3:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

departed ×3do depart ×2do withdraw ×1drew away ×1fall away ×1falling away ×1having departed ×1having withdrawn ×1it may depart ×1should depart ×1was departing ×1will depart from ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀπέστη ×2ἀπόστητε ×2ἀποστὰς ×1ἀποστάντα ×1ἀποστήσονταί ×1ἀποστῇ ×1ἀπέστησαν ×1ἀπέστησεν ×1ἀφίστανται ×1ἀφίστατο ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×6Luke ×41 Timothy ×22 Corinthians ×12 Timothy ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 15)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G575 ἀπό (apó), G2476 ἵστημι (hístēmi).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G647 ἀποστάσιον (apostásion).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does aphístēmi (G868) mean?

To remove, i.e. (actively) instigate to revolt; usually (reflexively) to desist, desert, etc..

How is G868 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G868 as: depart, draw (fall) away, refrain, withdraw self.

How often does ἀφίστημι (aphístēmi) appear?

Strong's G868 is tagged on 15 words in 15 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 2:37 and last appears in Hebrews 3:12.